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Business student awarded patent for speaking device

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… process two years ago. "This patent validates the design of my product and my hard work to this point," says Floyd. … SpeechMasterPro is the classic necessity-is-the-mother-of-invention creation. The WMU sophomore was born with a … Palan and WMU for supporting my efforts." Floyd's device is of particular interest to those who use their voice to make …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/12/20784

Resources

Assessment

… for ICES online Annotated bibliography library   Validity of Response Rates: Comments vs. Rating Scale (an annotated bibliography) Validity of Response Rates: Quality vs. Quantity (an annotated bibliography) Validity of Response Rates: Use of Student Evaluations in Promotion …

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National education figure to talk about dynamic leadership in education

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… who is a bestselling author and an advocate for the role of school leaders in making reform initiatives successful. … won a Milken National Educator award—nicknamed the Oscar of teaching—is the keynote speaker for the free public … In his talk, Kafele is expected to discuss the complex role of the principal as the most critical figure in the school …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/06/32969

American Book Award winner next in Frostic Reading Series

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… Western Michigan University. Jericho Brown , an assistant professor of creative writing at Emory University, won the American Book Award in 2008 for his first collection of poetry, "Please," and will read from his works at 8 p.m. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/02/21735

Alumnus and CEO to speak at next Entrepreneurship Forum

Haworth College of Business

… verified) on Pohl KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The CEO and co-founder of Zipments, an online software and service platform, will be the next speaker at … series at Western Michigan University’s Haworth College of Business. Garrick Pohl , who earned bachelor's and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/11/27783

Light Bulb Sustainability Program

Custodial Services

… within the custodial department dedicated to the changing of light bulbs. The light bulb sustainability program … Services to ensure the efficiency and effectiveness of the crew and program.  How successful is the light bulb sustainability program? A vast amount of data was collected during the pilot phase of the program. …

https://wmich.edu/facilities/custodial/lightbulb

Sessions on solar garden project slated for campus community

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… to Floyd Hall. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Two briefings for members of the campus community will take place in November to … Tuesday and Thursday, Nov. 10 and 12 , in the Parkview Room of Floyd Hall. During each briefing, University officials will be joined by personnel from Consumers Energy …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/11/28105

Academics

Gerontology

… for older adults. Western Michigan University offers a Minor in Long-Term Care Administration ,  … care administrators are in high demand! LEARN MORE College of Health and Human Services Osher Lifelong Learning Institute School of Interdisciplinary Health Programs …

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Campus office hours set for Thanksgiving recess 2023

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… Campus office hours set for Thanksgiving recess 2023 Submitted by … 26 . Classes resume at 8 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 27 . Some WMU offices will close or operate on limited hours Thursday … below are hours on Thanksgiving Day for select University offices and services. Students, employees and the public are …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/11/73427

17th annual Juneteenth Celebration to honor Kalamazoo shooting victim

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… Juneteenth Celebration in June will feature the staging of a multi-faceted production and dramatic reading as well … production "Waiting for Freedom to Come" tells the history of Juneteenth as shared by Viola Simmons, whose great, … present on June 19, 1865. On that day the enslaved people of Texas received word that they were free, more than two …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/06/32723